New team but the same offensive-minded Paul George.
Only this time, the Minnesota Timberwolves walked out victorious.
George dropped a team-high 23 points in his Philadelphia Sixers debut, but lost 121-111 to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA preseason action on Saturday, October 12 (PH time).
final from Iowa. @cryptocom pic.twitter.com/9TdTKL4qZK
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 12, 2024
The newest Sixer shot 8-of-15 from the field including four threes on top of six rebounds in 26 minutes.
All-Star teammate Tyrese Maxey added 21 markers, Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in 16 points, and big man Andre Drummond had a double-double of 10 points and 15 rebounds.
George scored his first bucket off a drive with 6:05 left in the opening frame and the Sixers trailing, 8-16.
first of many Paul George Sixer buckets! pic.twitter.com/fxNyVKIYCM
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 11, 2024
But the Timberwolves, led by reigning Sixth Man of the Year winner Naz Reid with 19 points, hit 18 three-pointers to chalk up their second straight win.
Anthony Edwards also made his return to the court after a successful run with Team USA in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with 16 points. Jaden McDaniels had 17.
Anthony Edwards rips off FOUR buckets in a row... already looking like mid-season form! 🔥
— NBA (@NBA) October 12, 2024
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Up next for the Timberwolves are the New York Knicks while Philadelphia squares off against the reigning champion Boston Celtics.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors rallied late to frustrate the Sacramento Kings, 109-106, to improve to 3-0 this preseason.
Home court WIN pic.twitter.com/hFYjW0tzzs
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 12, 2024
Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga combined for 44 points as the Warriors rode a strong 15-4 closing run in the final 4:28 seconds to beat the Kings for the second time in the last two days.
Moody ignited that decisive Golden State rally when he scored a driving layup to cut the deficit to six points, 96-102. Gui Santos then completed a three-point play to hand the Warriors the lead, 105-102 with under 1:40 ticks left.
Gui Santos follows up with his own and-1 to give the Warriors the lead!
— NBA (@NBA) October 12, 2024
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The Bay Area squad would eventually hold the lead for good with Buddy Hield posting 10 points as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green combined for 13 markers.
WHAT BUDDY HIELD 😱😱😱
— NBA (@NBA) October 12, 2024
Running one-legged three-pointer... BANG!
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All Kings starters scored in double-figures with De'Aaron Fox’s 19 points leading the way as Sacramento squandered a 12-point lead to keep winless in their first two games.
Both teams will see action on Monday, October 14 when the Kings return to home and host the Portland Trail Blazers while Warriors welcome the Detroit Pistons.
Late Kai Jones slam seals Clippers’ win, Wizards, Suns score strong dubs
Jordan Miller gives the @LAClippers a boost for the thrilling #NBAPreseason win over Portland!
— NBA (@NBA) October 12, 2024
Derrick Jones Jr.: 16 PTS
James Harden: 14 PTS, 5 AST pic.twitter.com/HEqsEqWpdu
After Scoot Henderson tied the game at 99 apiece off a split from the charity stripes, Jones received a lob pass from a driving Jordan Miller to hand the lead back to the Clippers.
KAI JONES FOR THE WIN ?? https://t.co/kcZDJOgjRc pic.twitter.com/RBQJYypuvt
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) October 12, 2024
Portland’s Dalano Banton had a chance to win the game, but his three-point attempt went off as time expired.
Derrick Jones paced LA with 16 markers, James Harden had 14 points and five assists.
Toumani Camara took up the scoring cudgels for the Trail Blazers with a team-high 19 points with Jerami Grant adding 15 and Henderson chipping 13 markers.
Up next for the Clippers are the Dallas Mavericks.
In Washington, Kyle Kuzma went off with 22 points to push the Wizards to a dominating 113-95 home win against the Toronto Raptors for their first preseason win.
🏀 FRIDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀
— NBA (@NBA) October 12, 2024
Kyla Kuzma puts up 22 PTS to lead the @WashWizards to the #NBAPreseason win!
Corey Kispert: 20 PTS, 5 REB, 4 3PM
Bub Carrington: 12 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST pic.twitter.com/u1SRSvUtAl
Corey Kispert added 20 markers built on four treys as Washington outscored Toronto, 31-16, in the final frame.
Chris Boucher came off the bench to topscore the Raptors with 22 points in a losing effort as Scottie Barnes accounted for 16 markers and eight boards.
Washington then faces the Brooklyn Nets next as Toronto travels to Boston to duel against the Celtics.
In Phoenix, Cade Cunningham dropped a near triple-double and the Detroit Pistons started strong and never looked back in a 109-91 demolition of the Suns.
#DetroitBasketball getting it done pic.twitter.com/ZA0DJd9SuT
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 12, 2024
Cunningham filled up the stat sheets with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists as the Pistons got one back over the Suns after their 105-97 loss just two days ago.
Tobias Harris wound up with 22 markers and Jaden Ivy banked in 16 more.
Cade Cunningham looking VERY sharp ahead of the regular season... a near triple-double in the @DetroitPistons' #NBAPreseason win!
— NBA (@NBA) October 12, 2024
25 PTS | 12 REB | 9 AST | 10-16 FGM 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VNUFEGIjOa
Kevin Durant paced the Suns with a team-high 18 points while Bradley Beal had 17 markers.
